Work on £55m street improvement plan set to begin

Work is set to begin on street improvements in Pendle as part of a £55m investment programme across East Lancashire.

It will start in Nelson and Brierfield in March, with Colne scheduled to follow in June.

The works form part of Lancashire County Council's Safer, Greener and Healthier Streets programme, which is designed to make local streets safer and more accessible, as well as supporting healthier travel choices.

Burnley, Hyndburn and Rossendale will also benefit from the investment.

The Pendle schemes will be delivered in phases to help manage disruption.

Lancashire County Councillor Brian Moore, cabinet member for economic development, said: "Residents in Pendle will start to see real, visible improvements to their local streets as this work gets under way.

"By making streets safer and easier to use, we're helping people in Nelson, Brierfield and Colne to get around more easily and supporting healthier, more active communities."

Prior to work starting, staff from the developers will host drop-in sessions in Nelson, Brierfield, and Colne for residents and businesses, with times and venues to be confirmed and announced.

The programme is funded by £49.6m from the government's Levelling Up Fund, alongside a £5m contribution from Lancashire County Council.

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